If Horses Could Talk: Horse Behavior and Communication
In this one-session class, students will have an opportunity to learn about common horse behaviors and observe firsthand how horses attempt to communicate with us and with other horses through a live, virtual field trip.
Becky Speelman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(83)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will learn best if they are actively involved asking and answering questions throughout the class. This will include them listening, observing, discussing, and interacting with the teacher. Class will begin with introductions, learning goals, key vocabulary, direct instruction about horse behavior and communication leading to questions and answers with "eyes-on" student learning/discussion while observing several horses live during the class session. Topics covered will include the horse's use of body language, verbal and non-verbal communication, and various habits that horses might exhibit to communicate with us and other horses.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the different ways horses use body language (ears, eyes, mouth, neck, tail, legs, and hooves), and verbal and non-verbal communication of behaviors (sounds, posturing, and repeated habits) to communicate with us and other horses.
Other Details
Supply List
A digital handout will be shared prior to the start of class for students to use as a guide during the class and as a resource after class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2019
4.9
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Immaculata University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from York College of Pennsylvania
I am huge believer in the power of communication and I love horses. So, this class is a great opportunity to combine both things. I also recently presented at the 2020 American Youth Horse Council Symposium on this topic. My life-long experiences with horses has led me to research and study horse behavior. Learning how horses communicate opens up huge opportunities for us to understand them. As a speaker and educator, I continue to learn more about effective communication and relationships (both horse and human). Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 75 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
5-8 learners per class
